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COMBINATION TRUNK.

APPLICATION FILED NOV. 21. 1917.

Patented Aug". 5, 1919.

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H. L. OSBORN.

COMBINATION TRUNK.

APPLICATION FILED Nov. 21. I917.

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COMBINATION TRUNK.

APPLICATION FILED NOV- 27 1917.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

coittnINnTIom Application filed November 27, 1 917.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, HERBERT L. OSBORN, a

citizen of the United States of America, res

Siding at Seattle, in the county of King and State of Washington, haveinvented certain new and useful Improvements in CombinationTrunlrs, ofwhich the following is a specification, reference being had therein tothe accompanying drawing. l

This invention relates to combination trunk and has for its object theproduction of a simple and eiiicient trunk which may be convenientlycarried ipon an automobile or other vehicle, and which may be readilycon verted into a table.

Another object {of this invention is the production of a simple andeflic-ient hinge structu-re, used in connection with the folding sidesof the trunk, whereby the folding sides may be thoroughly braced whenthe same are extended relation.

With these and other objects in view this invention consists of certainnovel combinations and arrangements of parts as will be hereinafterfully described and claimed.

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Figure 1 is .a front elevation of the trunk.

Fig. 2 is a rear elevation of the trunk.

Fig. 3 is an end elevation of the trunk.

Fig. 4: is a vertical transverse section Fig. 5 is an end elevation ofthe trunk,

in an extended position, when the same is used as a table.

Fig. 6 is a transverse section through the trunk in its extendedposition, while. the same is being used as a table.

Fig. 7 is a bottom plan view of the trunk showing the supporting legs ina foldedposition. I

Fig. 8 is a section taken on the line.8-.-8'of Fig. 7.

Fig. 9 is a detail perspective of the latching means for holding thelegsin a folded position. l

Fig. 10 is a detail perspective of the body of the trunk, showing onecorner thereof, and illustrating one of the folding leaves connectedthereto.

Fig. 11 is a detail perspective of a portion of the primary andsecondary leaf of the trunk, showing the bracing hinges in a foldedposition.

Fig. 12 is a detail perspective of the primary and secondary leaf,showing a por specification of Letters Patent.

the intermediate leaf 11.

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tion thereof in section, and bracing hinge being. shown in an extendedposition. i

Fig. 13 is a vertical section through one of the bracing legs, showingthe ineans of eonnecting the same to one of the outer leaves of thetable, which forth a part of the trunk.

By referring to the drawings, it will be seen that 1 designates the bodyof the trunk, which; comprises a front side-2, and a bottom 3, thecorners thereof being bracedby means of the metallic bracing strips 45The bottom is provided with a longitudinally extending rail 5 across thefront theneof, nd a primary leaf 6 is hingcclly ponnect'ed to this rai15 by means of a hinge'f. A secondary leaf 8 is connected to the outeredge of the leaf 6 by means of the specially constructed hinges 9,wbiohw-ill be hereinafter fully described. The adjoining edges 1.0;ofthe primary and secondary leaves 6 and 8 are beveled, as indicatedclearly in Fig. 4: to oermit the primary and secondary leaves toefolcled at right angles to each other. The intermediate leaf 11 ,ishingedly se; cured at its outer-edge to the outer edge of y thesecondary leaf 9, and an outer leaf is in turn hingedly secured to theedge. of y r V M The abutting edges of the leaves 11 and 12 are beveledas indicated by the numeral 13 in Fig. 4, in order to permit the leavesto be folded at right angles to each other. The primary and secondaryleavesG and 8 are reinforced at the edges thereof, by suitablereinforcing straps and the intermediate an outer leaves 11 and 12 areprovided with inwardly extending flanges 15 formed upon the sides of theleaves in order to overhang the body of the tr-link, when the device isin afolded position, asis clearly indicated in Fig. The flange 15 arebraced by means of the toggle links 16, at their junctions between theintermediate and outerleaves 11 This structure is clearly ilnstrated in+ig. f he dra i gs a A pair of supporting legs 17 are hingedly securedto the intermediate leaf 11, by means of the hinges 18, and thesebracing legs 17 are provided with adjustable ends 19 carrying lockingstraps 20, which are adapted to hold the adjustable ends in a fixedposition, in order to permit the legs to support the leaves in a properextended position, should the table be set up upon an uneven surface.

A pair of suitable legs 20 are carried by the 110 outer leaf 12, and aresecured to the under face of the outer leaf 12, by means of suitablehinges 21. These legs 20 are adjusted in a manner similar to thatdescribed with respect to the legs 17. These legs 17 and 20 are adaptedto be swung at right angles tothe leaves 11 and 12, in order toconstitute an eflicient support therefor. When the device is used as atrunk or packing case, these legs 17 and 20 are adapted to be foldeddown upon the inner face of the leaves 11 and 12, as shown in Fig. 4 andto be held firmly in this folded position by means of the latching bar22, which latching bar 22 is pivotally connected to a wire frame 23 atone end, and has its opposite end fitting under a spring hook 24: of theframe 23. This frame 23 is provided with suitable looped-portions 25 forfacilitating the attachment of the frame 23 to the under face of theleaves 11 and 12.

By carefully considering especially Figs. 11 and 12 it will be'seen thata specially constructed hinge 9 is employed for constituting a brace forthe primary and secondary leaves 6 and 8, while the same are in anextended position.

This specially constructed hinge 9 comprises a pair of primary leaves26, which are secured to the leaves 6 and 8 and are also hingedlyconnected together at their inner ends. A bracing leaf 27 is hingedalong its longitudinal edge to each primary leaf 26 of the hinge, andthe abutting ends of the bracing leaves 20 are hinged together. Itshould be understood that the hinge may be folded flat upon the primaryand secondary leaves 6 and 8 of the trunk,-in order to per mit theseleaves 6 and 8 to extend at right angles to. each other. However, whenthe device is used as a table the bracing leaves 27 may be swung atright angles to the table leaves 6 and 8 as shown in detail at Fig. 12,and thereby constituting a suflicient brace and holding the primary andsecondary leaves 6 and 8 in parallel relation with respect to eachother. By means of the specially constructed hinge 9, as above describeda very eflicient bracing means has been produced, as is clearlyillustrated in Figs. 5 and 6 for holding the leaves of the trunk in anextended position for presenting a flat top,

- to be used as a table.

From the foregoing description, it wil be seen that a very simple andefiicient foldable box or trunk has been produced, which is especiallyadapted for use by tourists and the like, wherein the trunk may be usednot only as a receptacle for storing, or conveying articles, but mayalso be readily converted into a table, when extended as abovedescribed.

It should, of course, be understood, that suitable detail mechanicalchanges may be made in connection with the present device, withoutdeparting from the spirit of the invention.

What is claimed is 1. In a combination trunk of the class described, thecombination with a body-structure having an open top, an open front, anda non-open back, of a plurality of leaves hingedly connected togetherand one hingedly secured to the upper portion of said back, said leavesadapted to be folded upon the body-structure to close said open top andfront to produce a complete box, part of said leaves resting under theother leaves when folded, all of the leaves adapted to be unfolded forproducing a table, and legs for said leaves when in said table formingposition, substantially as shown and described.

2. In a combination trunk of the class described, the combination with abodystructure having an open top, an open front, and a non-open back, ofprimary and secondary leaves hingedly connected together and anintermediate leaf and an outer leaf hingedly connected together, saidintermediate leaf being hingedly connected to said secondary leaf, saidprimary leaf hingedly connected to the back of said body-structure, saidleaves adapted to be folded upon the body-structure for closing the topand front for producing a complete box or trunk, bracing meansinterposed between said outer and intermediate leaves for holding thesame in a parallel position, and adjustable legs hingedly secured to theinner face of said intermediate and outer leaves and capable of beingswung at right angles thereto for constituting a sulficient supporttherefor.

In testimony whereof I hereunto afiix my signature.

HERBERT L. OSBORN.

Copies of this patent may beobtained for five cents each, by addressingthe Commissioner of Batents. Washington, 1). 0.

